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DNA barcoding of blackflies (Diptera: Simuliidae) as a tool for species identification and detection of hidden diversity in the eastern regions of Spain.
Parasites & vectors - 13 Aug 2018
Ruiz-Arrondo Ignacio, Hernández-Triana Luis M, Ignjatović-Ćupina Aleksandra, Nikolova Nadya, Garza-Hernández Javier Alfonso, Rodríguez-Pérez Mario Alberto, Oteo José A, Fooks Anthony R, Lucientes Curdi Javier
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Blackflies have negative impact on public and animal health due to the haematophagous habit of females. In recent times, in some regions in Spain, blackfly outbreaks are becoming more and more frequent, threatening the public health. However, there is still a paucity of data concerning the Spanish blackfly fauna. Correct identification of species is of paramount importance in order to provide correct...
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